The football legend talks about getting sacked by depression and how he’s managed to move forward. By Elizabeth Forbes Bradshaw’s rags-to-riches life would make a great made-for-TV movie. The aw-shucks country boy from Shreveport, Louisiana, became a football Hall of Famer—the famous quarterback who led the Pittsburgh Steelers to eight championships and four Super...

Ashley Judd built an admired acting career while hiding her depression and anxiety. After working hard to reach recovery in her own life, she turned around and took on a movie part that puts the uncompromising truth of her illness on screen.

When depression discourages you, restoring hope can be challenging. By Meri N. When a friend of mine told me that he thought I was suffering from clinical depression, I pretty much knew it was true. Still, a part of me refused to accept that truth and seek help. I chose, rather, to believe that I...

How postpartum depression led a woman to start posting her experiences and advice online. By Tom Davis Others turn to medication or therapy to help them through postpartum depression or related disorders. Katherine S. turned to the keyboard. Four years ago, Katherine started blogging about postpartum issues. Each time she wrote, she considered it another...

Once you’re off the battlefield, the fight to rejoin society with post-traumatic stress disorder can be daunting. By Nicole Peradotto Sgt. Patrick C. wore two sets of armor during his 11 months in Baghdad. There was the Army gear that protected him from bullets and shrapnel. Then there was the emotional shield that helped...

Flooded with memories, an Iraq war vet begins to heal. By Lou Michel When Naomi K. walked into the therapist’s office at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, she thought she was losing her mind. In 2003, she had served as a radar operator at Baghdad International Airport, where she was responsible for...